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Dell PP22L manual Using ExpressCards

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Dell PP22L manual Using ExpressCards

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m October UX862 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell MediaDirect problems 128 Adding and Replacing Parts 153Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer 187 211 229Contents Finding Information Drivers and Utilities MediaSetup Diagram What Are You Looking For? Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerFront View M E R a I N D I C a T O R selections you made camera V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Ieee 1394 connector Right Side ViewBack View I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Fan Hard drive About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New ComputerWindows Easy Transfer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersUsing a Projector Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Making Images and Text Look Bigger or SharperMicrosoft Windows XP Windows VistaUsing Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Control Panel Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations BatteryPower Management System FunctionsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Click Hardware and Sound Click KeyboardTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterBattery Meter Check the Battery Health Microsoft Windows Battery MeterCheck the Battery Charge Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby and Sleep ModeHibernate Mode Accessing Power Options Properties Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Windows XPReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Playing MediaCD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD MediaClick Start →All Programs→Roxio Creator→Projects→Copy Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesAdjusting the Volume Click Open Volume MixerAdjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If the computer is turned off or in hibernate modePdif digital audio connector Video and Standard Audio Standard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video adapter Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Component video cable Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface Enabling the Display Settings for a TVEnabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Click AdvancedClick the tab for your video card Using Multimedia Using ExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Installing a Memory CardMemory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableWindows XP Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionChecking Your Wireless Network Card Start Button and Connect To OptionGeneral tab Order Confirmation for Your Computer Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Click Start→Settings→Control Panel→Network ConnectionsCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Click Start →All Programs→Dell Wireless101 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card102 Securing Your Computer Security Cable Lock103 Passwords 104If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 105106 Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 108109 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 110Dell Support Center 111Dell Support 112Dell Network Assistant Dell PC Tune-UpDell PC CheckUp 113Click Self Help→Network / Internet→Network Management Drive ProblemsDellConnect 114Optical drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive115 Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click Start→All Programs→Modem Helper117 118 Error Messages 119120 121 Click Uninstall 122Click Start →Control Panel→Programs→Programs and Features 123ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems124 Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problems125 Unexpected characters 126Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appears128 Other software problems 129Memory Problems 130Network Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan131 Power Problems 132Printer Problems 133Click Properties and click Ports Scanner ProblemsClick Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Printer 134No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 135Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→MouseVideo and Display Problems If the display is blank137 If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 139Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media Properties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver141 Manually Reinstalling Drivers At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next143 Click Start→Help and Support Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterRestoring Your Operating System 144Click Start →Help and Support Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore 145Undoing the Last System Restore 146Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Dell PC Restore147 Removing PC Restore 148Select Repair Your Computer Windows Vista Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Dell Factory Image Restore 149Insert the Operating System disc Using the Operating System MediaBefore You Begin 150151 152 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Windows XP Click Start→Shut Down→Shut down Windows Vista Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 154155 Hard Drive 156Removing the Hard Drive 157Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell158 Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive159 Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge CoverReplacing the Optical Drive 160Keyboard Replacing the Hinge Cover161 Removing the Keyboard 162Removing the Dimm a Memory Module MemoryReplacing the Keyboard 163164 Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module 165Removing the Dimm B Memory Module Properties→General Windows Vista166 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module 167168 Subscriber Identity Module 169Wireless Mini Cards Removing a Wlan Card170 171 Replacing a Wlan Card 172Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 173174 175 Replacing a Wwan Card 176Removing a Wpan Card 177Removing the FCM Flash Cache ModuleReplacing a Wpan Card 178Replacing the FCM 179Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Card180 Replacing the Card Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery 181Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 182Dell QuickSet Features 183184 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 185Travel Tips Traveling by Air186 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance187 Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services188 Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call190 191 Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.com192 Specifications 193194 Sdio195 USB196 Lvds197 Wxga198 199 200 201 202 Using the System Setup Program Appendix203 Changing the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used OptionsUSB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD 205Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display206 Touch Pad Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseCleaning an Optical Mouse MouseDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Media208 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 210Glossary 211212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 Index BD. See Blu-ray Disc229 230 FCM. See Flash Cache Module 231See also wireless switch 232233 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 234235 See also Mobile Broadband 236